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Burmese & Indian / Sri Lankan Star Tortoises
Other Stars Angulate Tortoise Misc. Pages
Star tortoises include the Indian / Sri Lankan Star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) and the Burmese Star tortoise (Geochelone platynota).
Get THE Star Tortoises book by Jerry Fife. It covers all aspects of Indian, Sri Lankan, and Burmese Star tortoise care. A must-have book for all current and prospective Star owners!
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Welcome to Star Tortoises
Sri Lankan Star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) Star Tortoises Net - A treasure trove for Indian / Sri Lankan and Burmese Star tortoise information. Plus info on South African Angulate tortoises and a little bit about popular pet tortoises (Greek, Hermann, Leopard, Russian etc.), too. The Indian Star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a beautiful tortoise native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Thus, the Indian Star tortoise has three geographical variations: northern Indian Stars, southern Indian Stars, and Sri Lankan Stars. They all belong to the same species. However, the Burmese Star tortoise from Myanmar is a distinct species (Geochelone platynota). Star tortoises were named for the striking star patterns on their shells. This pattern varies somewhat by the individual tortoise and its native location, especially among the Indian Star tortoises. Furthermore, some Indian Stars, mainly from Sri Lanka, may exhibit some "natural" pyramiding (raised scutes). In most other tortoises, pyramiding is a sign of less than ideal captive care. As pets, Star tortoises, especially Indian Stars, may not be the most outgoing tortoises, but they are sweet tempered and charming. :O) In the wild, Star tortoises are endangered due to loss of habitat and illegal collection. Support their conservation and never obtain wild-caught specimens as pets. Always buy captive-bred Star tortoises! Parts of this web site are written from an allergic tortoise keeper's point of view. There are certain aspects to tortoise care that are frequently problematic for allergic and asthmatic owners. For example, finding a suitable, allergen-free indoor substrate is a major obstacle. Tortoises themselves are seldom, if ever, the cause of allergic reactions. Non-allergic tortoise owners are often not aware of the struggles severely allergic and asthmatic tortoise keepers face. I have not found any books or web sites geared towards allergic tortoise owners. So, I created this site, in part, to share my personal experiences as a tortoise keeper with allergies. If you are a new or prospective Star tortoise owner, be sure to read at least the diet, indoor housing, lighting & heating, substrates, substrates & allergics, hideboxes, and outdoor housing pages. They contain a lot of Indian / Sri Lankan & Burmese Star tortoise housing, diet, and general care info. These pages answer most of the questions a new Star tortoise owner might have. Many new tortoise keepers find typical caresheets way too vague, so I have gone into great detail on Star tortoise care and useful supplies. To share your Star tortoise photos, stories, links, or allergy experiences with other visitors, email me or sign the guest book. If you've found anything on these pages that was helpful to you, I'd like to hear about that, too. :O) This website is continually evolving and it's updated frequently. Consider it a work in progress. If you've been here recently, be sure to clear your browser's cache by pressing the Refresh/Reload button to see the latest version of each page. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll enjoy your visit. :O)
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